Forming section for a papermaking machine

摘要

A fabric support element (80) for a papermaking machine has improved fluid drainage means, comprising openings which can include flow-through vents. The element can comprise an impingement shoe for a forming section of a papermaking machine. The openings can be defined by a plurality of laminar segments (85), at least some of which define a paper side surface of the element, and which segments can be spaced apart by additional laminar segments (86) or other spacing means. Laminar segments for use in the element, a method of constructing the element, and a papermaking machine, or a forming section thereof, including the element are also provided.